EO 14235

Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness

EducationGovernment ReformImmigrationLaw Enforcement

Summary

This executive order directs the Secretary of Education to revise regulations governing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to exclude employees of organizations engaged in substantial illegal activities from loan forgiveness eligibility. The order identifies specific categories of illegal activities that would disqualify organizations, including immigration violations, terrorism support, child abuse, illegal discrimination, and state tort law violations.

Key Points

  • 1Modifies PSLF program eligibility to exclude employees of organizations with 'substantial illegal purpose'
  • 2Lists five categories of disqualifying illegal activities: immigration violations, terrorism support, child abuse, illegal discrimination, and state tort law violations
  • 3Requires Secretary of Education to propose regulatory revisions to 34 CFR 685.219 in coordination with Treasury Secretary
  • 4Cites concerns about prior administration's use of waivers and claims about misuse of funds by activist organizations

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